Posts from April 2007
Big Ole Lovebug in the Barn
“He’s all business on the racetrack. But he’s a big old love bug in the barn.”
New York Times article about Nobiz Like Shobiz and the Derby Trail in general.
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Posted by dana on Apr 29 2007
Filed Under: 2007, Triple Crown, Derby Trail, Nobiz Like Shobiz
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Glen Ellen Farms is the organization in the previously mentioned article.
I found them by way of Blue Horse Charities, an interesting group who’s goal is to “keep all thoroughbreds out of the hands of killer buyers”.
Check out the “Who We Help” page for a list of rescue organization that they help… go donate, go local!
Posted by dana on Apr 23 2007
Filed Under: You Can Help, 2007, Rescue
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Story of a race horse rescuer with little support… highlights some of the ugliness of the sport.
It would be great to get outfits like this one the type of media attention that the Barbaro foundation is getting.
Even better, it would be great if the Barbaro foundation could funnel a percentage of it’s donations to lesser known outfits!
Posted by dana on Apr 23 2007
Filed Under: 2007, Rescue
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Warning, Incredibly Cute!
Photo Gallery of Hard Spun’s new half-sister, Turkish Tryst 2007.
I reiterate, extremely cute (pictures), be warned.
Posted by dana on Apr 21 2007
Filed Under: 2007, Hard Spun, Breeding
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I love Premium Tap and am bummed to think he may not run much, if at all this year and definitely not in the states… was really hoping to see him at least in the Breeder’s Cup this year.
Posted by dana on Apr 18 2007
Filed Under: 2007, Grrrr, Premium Tap, Let Horses Race, Racing
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My strategy for the 3rd pool was to basically bet against Curlin, Street Sense & Circular Quay (and watch them win, place and show on Derby day).
The things that I don’t like about Curlin are that he hasn’t raced against tough competition and we have no idea if he’s got the heart for a fight. Could he hold his own against Street Sense in the stretch?
As for Street Sense, he seems to need precise placement to really get the job done. While Circular Quay overcame a potential huge disaster in the Risen Star and finished well, I’ve never had a gut feeling for him.
$10 on:
No Biz - while somewhat goofy, I think he’s probably the horse to beat
Hard Spun - the only teeny tiny reservation I have about him is that he hasn’t beaten, or run against, any of the favs
Scat Daddy - he’s so gutsy!
Tiago - if he performs like his last race, watch out
$8 on:
Great Hunter - looked to me like he got stuck in traffic in the Blue Grass, he’s beaten both Street Sense & Circular Quay
$6 on:
Cowtown Cat - ran great his last 2 races
Domincan - can’t believe his odds didn’t lower more
All Other 2 year olds - you never know
$2 on:
Officer Rocket - even though his showing was poor in the Arkansas Derby, he’s beaten Teufelsberg, Hard Spun & Street Sense!
Teuflesberg - he’s beaten Hard Spun and despite his incredibly slow pace was pretty game in the stretch during the Blue Grass, I think he’ll do better when he’s not the pacesetter.
I also put some money on the Oaks, I haven’t been following the Ladies too closely (that will change next year), but here’s what I did:
$4 on:
Boca Grande
Octave
$2 on:
Autobahn Girl
Dawn After Dawn
Dream Rush
Moonee Ponds
Posted by dana on Apr 16 2007
Filed Under: Teuflesburg, Circular Quay, Great Hunter, Octave, Autobahn Girl, 2007, Dream Rush, Dawn After Dawn, Dominican, Curlin, Street Sense, Hard Spun, Nobiz Like Shobiz, Tiago, Triple Crown, Derby Trail, Wagering
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